Announcing the Winners of the 3rd Annual New York International Spirits Competition!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our third amazing year!

The 3rd Annual NYISC Took Place on October 21st, 2012 in New York City

In its 3rd year, the New York International Spirits Competition (“NYISC”) was held at 3 West Club on October 21th to taste, evaluate and judge close to 400 of the world’s best–distilled spirits – a 25% increase from last years submissions. Over 34 countries submitted their brands to be critiqued by a hand-selected panel of A-List and key TRADE ONLY judges – buyers, retail storeowners, restaurant/bar proprietors, distributors and importers – those that have the unique ability to make a direct impact on sales.

“This year’s significant increase in submissions is a clear sign that the industry truly recognizes and appreciates NYISC’s overall philosophy of judging for real sales impact,” says Adam Levy, Founder of the NYISC. ”While other renowned competitions prize up to 85% of entrants with awards, the discerning panel and ethos of the NYISC is to honor the brands that are most deserving among their peers. This year, NYISC prized only 40% of its entrants.

The Judges awarded only 3 Double Gold Medal, 9 Gold Medals, 66 Silver Medals and 67 Bronze Medals.

Austria Distillery of the Year
Mozart Distillery

Finland Distillery of the Year
Global Drinks Finland

Taiwan Distillery of the Year
Kavalan Distillery

Canada Distillery of the Year
Persian Empire

Japan Distillery of the Year
Nikka Distillery

Turkey Distillery of the Year
Mey Icki

Columbia Distillery of the Year
Rum Dictador

South Africa Distillery of the Year
Distill LTD

Sweden Distillery of the Year
Wannborga Distillery

Arkansas Distillery of the Year
Rock Town Distillery

Brooklyn Distillery of the Year
Greenhook Ginsmiths

Colorado Distillery of the Year
Colorado Gold Distillery

Ohio Distillery of the Year
Crystal Spirits

Illinois Distillery of the Year
Koval Distillery

Massachusetts Distillery of the Year
Grand Ten Distillery

Maine Distillery of the Year
New England Distilling

North Fork Distillery of the Year
Long Island Spirits

New Mexico Distillery of the Year
Santa Fe Spirits

South Carolina Distillery of the Year
Dark Corner

Tennessee Distillery of the Year
Corsair

Utah Distillery of the Year
Ogden’s Own

Vermont Distillery of the Year
Caledonia Spirits & Winery

Wisconsin Distillery of the Year
Great Lakes Distillery

Flavored Bourbon of the Year
Wild Turkey Honey

Best New Irish Whiskey of the Year
Concannon Irish Whiskey

Canadian Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Canadian Club

Best Irish Whiskey of the Year
Tullamore D.E.W 10 Yr Single Malt

Wheated Bourbon of the Year
Larceny

Bourbon of the Year
Knob Creek Small Batch

Brandy Brand of the Year
Oude Meester

Cachaca of the Year
Soul Rum

Limoncello of the Year
Dolce Cilento Limoncello

Nicaragua Rum of the Year
Ron Fortuna

Tequila Distillery of the Year
Mi Casa Tequila

Rhum Agricole Distillery of the Year
Rhum Clement

Best Vodka Value of the Year
New Amsterdam Vodka

Spiced Rum of the Year
Bacardi Oakheart Rum

Tea Liqueur of the Year
Tatratea Tea Liqueur

Best Blended Scotch of the Year
Buchanan Distillery

Whiskey Importer of the Year
International Beverage Holdings

Rum Importer of the Year
DSWE

Best Single Malt Scotch over $100
Aberfeldy 21 Year

Best Value Cognac under $20
Landy Cognac VS

Cognac Producer of the Year
Cognac Park

Cognac Importer of the Year
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Liqueur of the Year
Amarula

Whiskey Portfolio of the Year
Diageo

Blended Scotch of the Year Less than $50
Johnnie Walker Double Black

Islay Distillery of the Year
Lagavulin Distillery

Trinidad Distillery of the Year
Stolen Rum